Got a horrible set of questions for an interview I had recently
Some examples...
What are the benefits of ICT in the workplace?
Apparently the benefits I gave;
> quicker/more time efficient
> ease of use/better organisation
> tool for professional development
weren't enough, as they then prompted me for more, which left me speechless. I understand it's their job to see how you react under pressure, but when there's little else to be said (well i felt there wasn't), it's quite pathetic to ask for more benefits. It turned what I thought was a very good on the spot answer into a waffle of rubbish when i tried to think of more benefits
Also
This job involves repetitive work, how would you deal with possible long and boring hours?
I basically said I was willing to make that sacrifice and it wouldn't be a big deal for me. They then asked me to think of actual strategies I would use to prevent boredom, for which I said set myself a target and try to beat it, which must have sounded like absolute bullplop.
and finally
What would you do if you had a problem in the workplace?
Which is harder to answer than you'd think, especially when you don't know about the management hierarchy of the company. I stated I would ask senior colleagues for guidance, but they didn't seem to like that.
to conclude, an absolutely horrible interview.